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Attorney General Nominee Commits To Leave State-Legal Marijuana Programs Alone

NORML

His statements came response to questions from Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) — each of whom represent states where marijuana is legally regulated for either medical or recreational purposes. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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Iowa Poll: Over half favor legalizing recreational pot; over three-fourths favor expanding medical marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive

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More than half of Iowans support legalizing marijuana for recreational uses, and more than three-quarters support expanding the drug’s use for medical purposes, a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll shows. in legalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use. Just 14% oppose such a move, and 7% are unsure.

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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

The Cannigma

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. There is no recreational cannabis in Lithuania, but small possession and personal use are administrative offenses punishable by a fine or community service. Possible penalties.

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Ohio Cannabis Legalization on Ballot for November

Veriheal

Ohio voters will get the chance to vote on recreational cannabis legalization this November. states and Washington DC with recreational cannabis. The tax money will fund addiction treatment programs, social equity, job programs, municipalities with dispensaries, and other administrative expenses.

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Cannabis laws in Romania

The Cannigma

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Romania. THC in 2013 but did not establish a national program. Another draft law was introduced in 2019 to expand the program; as of 2022, it was still in draft in a chamber of government. Possible penalties.

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Illinois Legalizes Recreational Cannabis!

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

Illinois has allowed medical marijuana in the state since 2013. What makes Illinois unusual is that it used an ordinary lawmaking approach to enact its program where legislators approved the new law rather than through a voter referendum as in all other states (except Vermont). The post Illinois Legalizes Recreational Cannabis!

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Czech Republic Plans To Legalize Home Growing And Cannabis Social Clubs

Veriheal

As a result, they’ve had to get creative when it comes to legalizing any form of recreational cannabis use for adults. In 2013, the Czech Republic legalized medicinal marijuana, and in 2010, it decriminalized the possession of personal amounts of cannabis. There is also a plan in place pushing for an eventual legal market.